Drank this bottle, my second, expecting something good, but then when I pulled the cork out I saw a red stain running all the way across it in two spots. Unfortunately, the bottle was mildly corked. After decanting for a bit, however, some of this blew off and the wine was drinkable. Not as profound a wine as the good bottle I had wasd, but still easy to drink and pretty dang nice with the pizza dough we had topped with softened onions, thyme, olive oil, anchovies, and mozzerella that was put in the oven.
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Just a bit to richly acidic right now, this bottle should settle down by the summertime. Easily has the potential to be 90-93 points at that time. Nice nose of candied cherries and dark strawberries, with rich watermelon candy and strawberry tastes on the palate, without being cloying. There is just a hint of tannin on the finish. Well done, especially for the price.
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9/9/2011 - beaunehead wrote: 87 Points
Plump plomk, with roasted plum and pleasant smoked meat aromas and flavors; mild acidity and tannins. An easy quaff.
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10/24/2010 - RogerG wrote:
Intense fruit
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6/28/2010 - Rossodio wrote: flawed
Drank this bottle, my second, expecting something good, but then when I pulled the cork out I saw a red stain running all the way across it in two spots. Unfortunately, the bottle was mildly corked. After decanting for a bit, however, some of this blew off and the wine was drinkable. Not as profound a wine as the good bottle I had wasd, but still easy to drink and pretty dang nice with the pizza dough we had topped with softened onions, thyme, olive oil, anchovies, and mozzerella that was put in the oven.
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6/24/2010 - RogerG wrote:
Deep color and brambly flavors
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4/5/2010 - no leashes wrote: 90 Points
Delicious rose, with good acidity and structure.
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4/4/2010 - Rossodio wrote: 88 Points
Just a bit to richly acidic right now, this bottle should settle down by the summertime. Easily has the potential to be 90-93 points at that time. Nice nose of candied cherries and dark strawberries, with rich watermelon candy and strawberry tastes on the palate, without being cloying. There is just a hint of tannin on the finish. Well done, especially for the price.
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10/17/2009 - Dinovino wrote: 84 Points
Powerful rose.
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10/13/2009 - Dinovino wrote: 86 Points
Fragrant, raspberry, framboise, good weight, food friendly acids.
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9/4/2009 - no leashes wrote: 89 Points
RP gets this one right -- lots of sweet and sour cherries, framboise, spice, and flowers, and nicely structured with good crisp acidity. Very nice.
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8/13/2009 - cjsadler wrote: 88 Points
A little too heavy at 14%, but very enjoyable
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7/19/2009 - plitton wrote: 88 Points
Not as powerful as the Tavel. This is more gentle and subtle. A perennial favorite and always a good value
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7/7/2009 - Miceri wrote: 88 Points
Light red (not pink); powerful; clearly a good rosé in the "heavier" end; clearly good value for money
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